s for passenger cars. The company began production at its Miyazaki Factory (Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture) in November. Rubber scraps generated during the tire manufacturing process and crushed used tires are chemically recycled through its partner Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and used as raw materials for new tires. Sumitomo Rubber adopted the material in racing tires in August of this year, and now applies it to mass-produced passenge...

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BMW launches Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) in Salching, Germany On December 15, BMW officially opened its new Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) in Salching, Lower Bavaria, Germany. The center was built and is operated with regional partners, led by BMW and its joint venture company Encory, Germany. The CRCC uses direct recycling, where leftover materials from battery cell production, including complete cells, are mechanically brok...

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cross all models. Working with suppliers, research institutions, recycling firms, and start-ups, Mercedes-Benz is pushing technical boundaries to develop new solutions and bring them into production. Mercedes-Benz engineers examine every part of the vehicle from batteries and body parts to interior materials and hidden components such as insulation to reduce carbon dioxide wherever possible. The display revealed includes over 40 parts and materia...

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nger cars and trucks. The plant will have an annual capacity of up to 80,000 units.  EFB batteries are advanced batteries that use a liquid electrolyte. Total investment for this project is RUB 157 million; of this, RUB 97.5 million was provided by IDF. The localization level is 100%, and domestic raw materials are used in production. Based on IDF press release...

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AIST and Bridgestone jointly develop new chemical recycling technology for easy collection of tire materials The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) announced on December 4 that its researchers including its chemical process research division’s senior researcher Mr. Yoshihiro Ueda, and catalyst chemical research division’s Mr. Katsuhiko Takeuchi, have developed a new chemical recycle technology for collecti...

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id Agen, speaking at a forum in Washington. “There is a broad scope of different companies who are coming to us. They’re making the right case.” Agen said the once-rare move of government taking partial ownership of a private company is necessary to counter China’s dominance in the arena of raw materials, used in everything from EV motors to MRI machines. (multiple sources on December 4, 2025)...

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German government's raw materials fund invests in Vulcan Energy's Lionheart project On December 3, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Australian Embassy in Berlin welcomed Vulcan Energy's investment in the Upper Rhine Graben in Germany.  The German government's raw materials fund is investing up to EUR 150 million in the implementation of Vulcan Energy's Lionheart project. Export Finance Australia (EFA), the Aust...

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IFC to invest USD 50 million in GFCL EV Products for integrated battery materials facility in Noida, India On December 5, 2025, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) announced that the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, will invest about USD 50 million in its subsidiary GFCL EV Products Limited (GFCL EV) to develop an integrated battery materials facility in Noida. The project is intended to support high‑valu...

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European Commission adopts RESourceEU action plan to secure critical raw materials and reduce dependencies On December 3, the European Commission adopted the RESourceEU Action Plan to strengthen and accelerate efforts to secure the EU’s supply of critical raw materials, including rare earth elements, cobalt, and lithium. Building on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the initiative provides financing and concrete tools to protect industry f...

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ced that it will provide EUR 250 million in financing for Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley. The EUR 2 billion project will build an integrated, battery quality lithium supply chain based on geothermal brines. The EIB’s support is part of its Critical Raw Materials Strategic Initiative.  Phase One Lionheart Project, located in Landau and Frankfurt‑Höchst, Germany, is designed to produce 24,000 t...

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ose tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on vehicles and auto parts imported from countries without free trade agreements, particularly China. Anapsa President Alberto Bustamante warned that over 1,400 tariff codes would be impacted, affecting essential components for automotive manufacturing as well as raw materials such as plastics, steel, aluminum, and glass. The groups emphasized that many of these components, including next-generation cameras, ch...

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SIGIT Group, Italy, discusses investments in Algeria On December 2, SIGIT Group held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Algiers. The discussion focused on SIGIT’s industrial investments in Algeria, with a particular emphasis on the automotive sector and raw materials such as plastics and aluminium, supporting both the Algerian and European markets.  The participation of the Oman Investment Authority in SIGIT’s sharehol...

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etric tons compared to 2019 levels, an increase of 20 million metric tons more than its previous 2030 target. The strategy covers the entire vehicle life cycle and includes the vehicle supply chain, production, and use phase. Key measures include expanding renewable energy use, increasing secondary raw materials, and improving efficiency across all powertrain types. BMW will also continue electrifying its fleet and implementing innovations such a...

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ke all measures to support Egyptian factories, including financing, incentives, and necessary facilities. The automotive component manufacturers reviewed their demands to support the state’s move towards localizing the vehicle industry, which included addressing customs distortions in a number of raw materials and production inputs, and providing unified technical specifications to produce a range of automotive components.  Based on social med...

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worldwide and adapted to specific local requirements. The strategy is based on clear specialization: wet work is handled in the process laboratory, the product laboratory focuses on intensive customer support and continuous product optimization, and the laboratory services organize the provision of raw materials and supplies. Accordingly, work is divided into three areas: process laboratory, product laboratory, and laboratory services.   The Lea...

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e European industry average for conventional PVC. This CO2 reduction is enabled by using renewable energies and low-carbon hydrogen in PVC production at INEOS Inovyn. In addition, the entire supply chain is certified to the ISCC PLUS standard, ensuring the traceability of the renewable and recycled raw materials used. This switch aligns with Continental’s goal to use more sustainable materials in its product portfolio. I will help the company a...

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th instantaneous pressure relief and waterproof designs for higher battery safety under extreme operating conditions.An intelligent in-vehicle humidity control module for reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions.A drying tank for air suspension systems, which adopts renewable adsorption materials and reduces carbon emissions throughout its life cycle.A bamboo fiber-based filter material used to explore the application of fossil-free r...

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EIB Global and Australia strengthen cooperation on critical raw materials On November 17, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union through its development arm EIB Global, and the Government of Australia signed a declaration of intent to strengthen cooperation on critical raw materials.  This declaration is the first step towards enabling the EIB to support the financing of critical minerals projects in Australia. The de...

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ive industry. The Lean Lab concept is now being introduced at other BASF Coatings sites around the world and adjusted to fit local needs. The process laboratory handles all wet work, the product laboratory focuses on customer support and product improvement, and the laboratory services team manages raw materials and supplies. Based on BASF press release...

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While the 15% ceiling does apply to cars, the EU would like it to also cover other industries. The EU is still facing a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum exports, and their many derivative products. The coming plan would address issues such as export controls, procurement and the supply of critical raw materials. (multiple sources on November 13, 2025)...

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